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calls, cellular text messages, reading or
reaching for something on the floor.
Minimizing your distractions will improve
safe driving and will help avoid an accident
involving death or personal injury.
Be aware of local regulations that may
prohibit the use of cellular telephones while
driving. In addition to being an unsafe
practice, it may be against local or federal
ordinances to use cellular devices while
operating the vehicle.
Much has gone into the manufacturing of
your vehicle including advanced
engineering techniques, rigid quality
control, and demanding inspections. These
manufacturing processes will be enhanced
by you, the safe driver, who observes the
following:
• Knows and understands how to
operate the vehicle and all its
controls
• Maintains the vehicle properly
• Uses driving skills wisely
This manual is not a training manual. It
cannot tell you everything you need to
know about driving your vehicle. For that
you need a good training program or truck
driving school. If you have not been
trained, get the proper training before you
drive. Only qualified drivers should drive
this vehicle.
For more information, refer to Department
of Transportation Regulation 392.7, which
states that interstate commercial motor
vehicles are not to be driven unless the
driver is sure that certain parts and
accessories are in working order.
Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your
reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be
affected by even a small amount of
alcohol. You could have a serious or even
fatal accident, if you drive after drinking.
Please do not drink and drive or ride with a
driver who has been drinking.
WARNING
The use of alcohol, drugs, and certain
medications can impair perception, re-
actions, and driving ability. These cir-
cumstances can substantially increase
the risk of an accident. Failure to com-
ply may result in death, personal in-
jury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
Do not text and drive. Your reaction
time, perceptions and judgment can be
affected while texting or using any oth-
er form of mobile messaging while
driving. Failure to comply may result in
death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
Emergency Equipment
It is good practice to carry an emergency
equipment kit in your vehicle. One day, if
you have a roadside emergency, you will
be glad the following items are with you:
• window scraper
• snow brush
• container or bag of sand or salt
• emergency light
• warning triangles
• small shovel
• first aid kit
• fire extinguisher
• vehicle recovery hitches
Drivers Checklist
To keep your vehicle in top shape and
maintain a high level of safety for you, your
passengers, and your load, make a
thorough inspection every day before you
drive. You will save maintenance time later,
and the safety checks could help prevent a
serious accident. Please remember, too,
SAFETY - What to do before starting the vehicle
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